Senior Accountant- Manufacturing- Itasca

apartmentMichael Page placeItasca calendar_month10/9/24

About Our Client

I'm partnered with the Assistant Controller & CFO at a highly acquisitive manufacturing organization, seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team near Vernon Hills, IL. This company is a national leader in a multitude of industries such as Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Oil & Gas, Heavy Machinery and many more.

This company is rapidly growing both organically and through key strategic acquisitions, and are now looking to bring on a Senior Accountant.

Job Description

Senior Accountant:

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Present financial data to management for decision-making.
Oversee general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
Monitor and analyze account variances, providing explanations and insights.
Streamline accounting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.
Lead the development and monitoring of budgets and forecasts.
Collaborate with departments to gather data and assess financial performance.
Identify trends and make recommendations for cost-saving measures.
Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, providing insights for strategic planning.
Perform profitability analysis, cost assessments, and ROI evaluations.
Present analysis findings to stakeholders to support decision-making.
Coordinate and lead internal and external audit processes.
Ensure compliance with tax regulations, GAAP, and internal controls.
Implement and monitor accounting policies and procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial matters and projects.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
3+ years of experience
Manufacturing, Distribution, or CPG Experience
The ability and desire to be a team player is crucial
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel

What's on Offer

Above market base salary
Strong benefits
Highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership
Opportunity to be a change agent by identifying cost improvements and utilizing your expertise to provide recommendations
Privately held, high growth company
Awesome team culture and support from the team

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